The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) increases the Bentley range to five models, the result of a nine-figure investment to create the best rear cabin experience since the Mulsanne. It builds on the strengths of the Bentayga, a car that defined the luxury SUV sector at launch in 2015. Following its debut earlier this year, the EWB accounts for approximately 40 percent of total Bentayga orders and further cements the model as Bentley’s best-selling.
Following official certification, Bentley can announce performance data for the very first time. Powered by Bentley’s proven 4.0-litre 32-valve dual twin-scroll turbocharged V8 petrol engine, the Bentayga EWB V8 offers supercar performance, developing 542 hp and 770 Nm of torque, resulting in a top speed of 290 km/h and 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
To complement this performance with an unrivalled cabin, the extension of the wheelbase of the Bentayga by 180 mm includes changes to the underfloor, side panels and roof. The increased length is all in the rear door, creating an exceptionally luxurious rear cabin that is larger than any other luxury competitor. This allows an emphasis on wellness, with the introduction of the world’s first auto climate and advanced postural adjustment rear seat.
The Bentayga Extended Wheelbase is available with three seating configurations, including a standard, all-new 4+1 layout with occasional middle seat, alongside four and five-seat versions. Luxurious, 16-way adjustment, heating, ventilation and five massage programmes help minimise fatigue throughout a journey.
Optional Airline Seat Specification offers maximum relaxation in the rear, with backrests that recline to 40 degrees and make it easier to sleep. Other key features include Seat Auto Climate, Postural Adjustment, additional cushion and backrest bolster adjustment, plus heated rear door and centre armrests.
Throughout the cabin, new craftsmanship elements bolster a class-leading interior. The first application of Bentley Dynamic Illumination delivers lighting through handcrafted leather, while finer sewing threads create Bentley’s softest, lofted quilt to date. In total, customers can choose from 24 billion trim combinations.
Chassis and powertrain refinements include Electronic All Wheel Steering and Bentley Dynamic Ride as standard, reflecting the dynamic abilities of the Bentayga that have already won critical acclaim.
